There is! Director Chris Baty compiled all of his tips, tricks, and caffeine-intake strategies in a book called No Plot? No Problem! Along with Chris' long-winded ramblings, the book also contains eloquent, sage, and hilarious tips from NaNoWriMo veterans, who should probably know better by now.
Plus there are now grade-appropriate, mind bending, creative writing Young Novelist Workbooks. The workbooks come packed with worksheets and activities, including character questionnaires, novel-related art projects, and much more.